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ODST not appreciated for what it is:

Recently, I've heard far too many unfounded complaint about the lack luster of ODST, that it isn't a good Halo title, or doesn't even deserve to sit[i] with[/i] the other Halo titles. Hear me out, ODST is much more than the gameplay; other factors have to be taken into consideration.
[b]The Character[/b]
No longer are we playing the role of a galactic hero; this time around, we're more of a human being than ever before. This different tone and sense of survival is fresh and relieving. Quite a few players disagreed with the decision to not implement Master Chief, but think about it: Chief has been exploited for almost all of his potential thus far and a new face was open up another aspect of a, generally speaking, linear in-game universe. It should be seen as a welcome choice.
[b]The Story[/b]
Not to beat the dead horse, ODST is nothing like any other Halo game. You're not on a sole mission to save the galaxy, you're not the turn-to-guy that can't fail. Rather, you're in an relatively small world and you're only choice is to unravel the mystery of the previous few hours. Why was ODST's story valuable and intriguing? Because it brought to the table a more human element. The story brings you back [i]before[/i] the Covenant landed on Earth, and explains the social tensions that proceeded the hours to follow. it shouldn't be taken for granted the venture Bungie took into their established anecdote.
[b]The Gameplay[/b]
Putting firefight aside, ODST showed us that we, the players, can have fun without being a walking tank. Honestly, there shouldn't be too many upset with the gameplay, it still handles like Halo. In fact, the planning ahead notion put forth by the series is emphasized here as momentary choices seriously affect how the next arena would play out, much like Halo: CE What this also creates is an underlying understanding to the atmosphere that ODST aimed to create.
[b]The Music[/b]
The somber mood given to ODST is one that is easily recognized by players and fans alike. Once again, keep in mind you're not a Spartan and the general Halo theme is not called for. Referring back to the emotion extracted in Marty's pieces, his work is shy beauty (personally speaking). With a completely new set-list, ODST defined itself from the other Halos with sax-solos and brand new orchestral pieces, traditional in his work.
To wind down, Halo 3: ODST is, of course, a different and new new Halo. It deserves as much praise that's given to Halo 2; considering the well executed Character, Story, Gameplay, and Musical score, with a one-year development plan and the small number of hands recognized. ODST is not a game to be complained about. There's no[i] real [/i]significant faults with the game, and remember that it's intent was essentially to be a larger Ad-On.
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nS3AJCXyJ1Y]Dramatis Personae[/url]

[url=http://www.gamesabyss.com/halo-reach-life-after-bungie/]This may help[/url].
It was well know that bungie thought themselves to be bigger and better than Microsoft, they tried to proves this with aerospace - but we know how that turned out.
Microsoft knew they had a spoilt child to deal with, and used Ensemble Studios to branch out into other studion to make the halo brand ... spread the risk.
This did not impress bungie ... bungie (like the spoilt child) acted even more badly ... and hence we are here today.

[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] kristnov
Can you explain better what you want to say?[/quote]
Which part do you need spelt out ... got a number of posts in this thread, and a few of them as replies to yours ... and not about to repeat the lot - sorry.

[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] kristnov
So halo reach is an halo wars expansion with spartan III?! And odst?! [/quote]
Nah ... bungie got to it first.
Could hear them cry moar when HW was taken away from them.
The dummy spit which got them were they are now.

I would like a lot a game with only marines or army soldier during the battle for harvest and other colonies. And odst's, obviously. each mission, different marine in a different battle. The game would be very hard: no Power shields or another spartan thing, but amazing! Spartans win battles, marines/army soldiers/odst's win wars. I liked so much odst campaign!
[Edited on 01.02.2013 1:29 AM PST]

[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Sector Z 157
*sigh*, If you were around Bungie.net during ODST's development, you'd know that they didn't decide the price as it is Microsoft's decision. They regretted that it cost as much as it did.[/quote]
You do know that you are accusing both bungie and Microsoft of illegal activity?
Here [url=http://techland.time.com/2012/04/11/sued-doj-brings-e-book-antitrust-lawsuit-against-apple-publishers/]Apple[/url] got into trouble ([i]later agreeing to settle[/i]). This vertical focus DOJ investigation also included Microsoft ([i]DOJ is not a Microsoft fan[/i]) and its game/xbox control ... and yes the kind of collusion you claim was a focus point.
At most Microsoft can recommend a [i]price point[/i], which can be no more than 18% either way off the products base point - which bungie would have had to set. And this is a suggestion only ... anything more would have a visit from the DOJ.
Now ... do you have proof of this collusion?
Or you just guessing out aloud?

*sigh*, If you were around Bungie.net during ODST's development, you'd know that they didn't decide the price as it is Microsoft's decision. They regretted that it cost as much as it did, but Halo fans, I hope, didn't mind paying the extra as the effort put into the project was phenomenal.
[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Oh GodLike One
bungie just got greedy [again] ... even tried the "[i]oh, we put more into it than was originally planned[/i]" and then got called out in an interview when the magazine compare it to the original announcement ... and it was actually missing features.
Doh ... major Doh.
They then tried "[i]oh, it also includes an exclusive invitation to th reach beta[/i]" (like, big deal - not) ... and then come the reach '[i]beta[/i]' [cough] release they could be seen releasing more invitations ... how was it '[i]exclusive to ODST[/i]'?
Rip Off.[/quote]

[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Insolence
It was a good game, but it just wasn't worth $60. It was an expansion pack and it should have been advertised and priced like one.[/quote]
^ true.
bungie even started off calling it an expansion pack.
Hell, even the name tells you that it was an expansion on Halo 3.
bungie just got greedy [again] ... even tried the "[i]oh, we put more into it than was originally planned[/i]" and then got called out in an interview when the magazine compare it to the original announcement ... and it was actually missing features.
Doh ... major Doh.
They then tried "[i]oh, it also includes an exclusive invitation to th reach beta[/i]" (like, big deal - not) ... and then come the reach '[i]beta[/i]' [cough] release they could be seen releasing more invitations ... how was it '[i]exclusive to ODST[/i]'?
Rip Off.

[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] TheSpiderChief
[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] unsc_guy24
i know this is off topic but i have a group on face book that talking about halo 4 if anyone wants to join here'
s the group https://www.facebook.com/groups/378426315570362/[/quote]
If you know that it is off-topic then don't post it. Also don't advertise your facebook group. This is not the website for that.[/quote]
Cant hurt ... bungie will close the site one day, why not get a backup suport structure up and running. Not like 343 are going to want all of bungie cast offs.

[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] unsc_guy24
i know this is off topic but i have a group on face book that talking about halo 4 if anyone wants to join here'
s the group https://www.facebook.com/groups/378426315570362/[/quote]
If you know that it is off-topic then don't post it. Also don't advertise your facebook group. This is not the website for that.

You know what I would have really loved? If the ODSTs made just a [i]few[/i] more references to the Halo Universe, or what happened when the Chief landed in Old Mombasa. That would have given the game just a little more personality, you know?

[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] RookieRules
[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Oh GodLike One
And sorry, but MC [i]is the man[/i] ... even the two rookies held the respect.[/quote]
Anyways, lets not turn this thread into another Spartan's V.S. ODSTS thing. That is one thread I now stay away from. So many fanboys with way to much time on their hands.[/quote]
Agree - the ODST are a good crew.
And my [i]respect[/i] comment was in reference to the early cutscene, when you see Amber Clad (just as the drop starts) and one of the jumpers make a comment in reference to MC.